Current events and happenings
Independenc House is pleased to offer these new groups beginning January 2019: LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Support Group – Fridays, 10am (Beginning January 25, 2019) in the Hyannis Office, 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. To register for this FREE support group, please contact Merrill at: 508-771-6507 x237 or [email protected] This group is free and confidential. Weekly discussion […]
Have your possessions become a prison? For 2%-6% of the population, life is overcomplicated due to extreme difficulty getting rid of unneeded items. The accumulating clutter interferes with daily activities, compromises quality of life, and adversely affects relationships with others. South Shore Clutter Reduction Collaborative is sponsoring a unique clinical treatment option for persons experiencing […]
Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heart the federal requirement to have health insurance – called the individual manadate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have coverage will still be in place. […]
Housing Assistance Corporation is holding a FREE 2 day seminar on February 6 & 13 (Wednesdays, 9-11am) at 460 West Main Street in Hyannis. This is a 2-day seminar to help participants: Set financial goals; Identify ways to create an emergency fund and a spending plan; Educate how to get free credit reports; Guide best […]
A six week support group for adults who have experienced loss and are trying to find their way. January 28, 2019 – March 4, 2019. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, group members will learn to: Decrease their emotional pain Understand their own grief process Identify what is normal grief Develop healthy coping skills Receive […]
The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, announces a Request for Interest for Fiscal Year 2020 from non-profit agencies and partnerships to deliver projects, programs and services that support vulnerable citizens and address unmet human service needs for the Town. The Town will award one contract totaling $9,500 in FY2020 (July 1, 2019-June […]
The Falmouth Board of Health will have a meeting on January 12, 2019 at 9am in the Falmouth High School Audidtorium to discuss the “letter of support” provided to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on behalf of the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod for the premises at 178 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, […]
Monday, January 14, 2019, 5:30-7 p.m. at Cape Cod Family Resource Center, 29 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. Join Amy Wyman, founder of Good Grief Cape Cod, as she discusses the developmental stages of grief that children experience and ways in which adults can help children learn positive coping skills in today’s stressful world. Learn activities and […]
A Soup & Bread Lunch to benefit the Falmouth Service Center on Sunday, January 27th, from 12pm-1:30pm at Falmouth Jewish Congregation (7 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. Warm up, enjoy hot soups and bread, suggested donations $5-10. Also, enjoy a raffle of beautiful bowls donated by local artisans. Sponsored by Falmouth Jewish Congregation and Waquoit Congregational […]
Childhood Anxiety Series. Join Author and Parenting Expert Jeanine Fitzgerald, School Psychologist Dr. Gary Simpson, Director of Early Childhood Programs Laney Cooke-Johnson and fellow Cape Cod families for a 5-part series to discuss anxiety and explore strategies to manage your child’s anxiety. January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, April 10th and May 1st, 6-7:30 pm […]
“Honoring Our Past, Uniting For Our Future.” Celebrating the Cape’s LGBTQ Community on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12noon to 5:00pm at Hyannis Village Green 367 Main Street, Hyannis. Speakers, activities, rafts, food trucks, vendors, raffle and much more. All are welcome, admission is free, ASL Interpreters at Festival. After PRIDE Dance Party, 6pm to […]
Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heard the federal requirement ot have health insurance – called the individual mandate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have overage will still be in place. […]
Community Narcan Training, Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:30pm at Gus Canty Community Center, 790 Main Street in Falmouth. This event is FREE and open to the public. A partnership between AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Falmouth Human Services and Falmouth Substance Use Commission.
Learn more about addiction and how you can help at these resources: Massachusetts Substance Use Information and Education Helpline 800-327-5050 (confidential) www.helpline-online.com Substance Use Resources and Information for Cape Cod Barnstable County Substance Use Resource Guide Gosnold on Cape Cod www.gosnold.org Learn to Cope www.learn2cope.org Parents Supporting Parents: Parents-Supporting-Parents-FB Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Training […]
Plan for the summer now! Summer Camp & Preschool Fair on Saturday, (NOW MARCH 16TH, 2019)from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at Gus Canty Community Center, 790 Main Street, Falmouth is your one-stop for local childcare resources and summer camp information and signups. Man camps offer financial assistance and many childcare options accept vouchers. Speak to representative […]
Falmouth Museums on the Green in the Cultural Center (Easiest to enter and park from Katharine Lee Bates Road) is host to Falmouth Together Memory Cafe on the 2nd Monday of the Month 1:00-3:00 pm. The Falmouth Together Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for people living with memory concerns and their families or care […]
New spring dates and times! Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence. Mondays beginning April 22, 2019- for 5 weeks from 1:00-2:00pm at the Falmouth Independence House Office, 220 Main Street, Suite #200 (2nd Floor), Falmouth. To register for this FREE support group contact: Tara at 508-771-6507 x251 [email protected] or Kate 508-771-6507 x250 [email protected] This […]
Residents of Falmouth are encouraged to visit the monthly Substance Use Drop-In Night, hosted by the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force, which is a unique chance to connect one-on-one with over seventeen different local treatment and recovery professionals in a relaxed and informal setting. Some Professional Partners include: Alateen/Alanon Family Groups; Gosnold; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; […]
Any and all LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17 are welcomed to come build community at Family Continuity, 29 Bassett Lane in Hyannis for an 8-week group every Monday from 5pm-6:30pm starting Feburary 25th. Build peer relationships, interactive games, group discussion and a safe space to share voices. Funded through DMH. If interested please contact Amanda McBride: […]
Register now for Cape Cod Community College’s Information Session to learn how you can participate in this FREE (grant-funded) training program and start your career in the construction industry! A 60-hour internship with a local employer is included in the program. Choose between two education tracks: Track One: Construction Worker Basics Track Two: Office Administration […]
The Moms Do Care (MDC) program supports women who are pregnant or parenting a child age 36 months or under. Participants are candidates if they present with a history of opioid use disorder, either current or in remission. Services are provide for moms by moms who have walked this path during their own pregnancy. This […]
Services are targeted to Cape and Island unaccompanied youth and young adults (24 and under) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services available are: Assessment for services; Flexible funds to prevent homelessness; Individualized case management; Planning for housing stability. Intake for assessment and access to services are available through these community partners: CHAMP […]
How to RECOGNIZE an Opioid Overdose: Not responsive Lips and fingertips may be blue Snoring or gurgle noise whild nodding out Vomiting Can’t be woken up How to RESPOND to an Overdose (You can keep a person alive by following thse steps): Call 911 Try to wake person up (Rub the middle of their chest […]
Giving your child or teen the gift of less stress and worrying! Anziety is one of the biggest emotional health challenges facing our children and teens. It can destroy their self-esteem, reduce joy, and interfere with, or even sabotage, them from taking healthy risks in life. Being a calming, skilled, and steadying influence to help […]
CACCI will be offering free immigration services on Fridays from 9am to 2pm or by appointment at the Falmouth Human Services Office located at 65A Town Hall Square, Falmouth. CITIZENSHIP assisting low income DOCUMENTED immigrants to obtain citizenship by providing free citizenship classes, assisting in preparing for the citizenship exams and in filling out naturalization […]
